Sayyadi Abubakar Mahmoud Usman

Sayyadi Abubakar Mahmoud Usmanpronunciation CON (born 1928) is a Fulani from the Sullubawa Clan and the first Emir of Ringim, Jigawa State, Nigeria. He is the eldest surviving member of the Dabo Fulani Dynasty.[1] His father, Mahmoud Usman is the son of the 9th Emir of Kano Usman Abdullahi Maje Karofi. After the death of his father, Sayyadi was appointed as the district head of Ringim with the title of Danmajen Kano. A year later, he was appointed as Tafidan Kano by the 13th Emir of Kano Ado Bayero.[2] Following the excise of Jigawa State from Kano State by Idris Garba in 1991, Ringim emirate was created and Sayyadi was elevated from district head to the first fulani Emir of Ringim from Sullubawa clan[3][4]

Sayyadi Abubakar Mahmoud Usman
Emir
Coronation1991
1st Emir of Ringim
Reign1991–Present
SuccessorIncumbent
Born1928; 96 years ago (1928)
Ringim, Northern Region, Nigeria
IssueSee below
Names
Sayydadi Abubakar Mahmoud Usman
Regnal name
Sayydadi Abubakar Mahmoud Usman
HouseDabo
FatherMahmud Usman
MotherHauwa'u Yakubu (Uwar Soro)
ReligionIslam

References

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  1. ^ "Emir of Ringim: Memories of a royal uncle". Daily Trust. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Emir of Ringim: A Dignified Silver Jubilee". Daily Trust. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  3. ^ Oyediji, Tayo (10 October 2019). "Meet 30 Top Emirs Who Rule The NORTH". City People Magazine. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Buhari congratulates Emir of Ringim on his silver jubilee". Vanguard News. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
Sayyadi Abubakar Mahmoud Usman
Born: 1928
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Emir of Ringim
1991–present
Succeeded by
incumbent